Nitrogen compound imports in Uganda: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of nitrogen compound by Uganda reached $20.7 million in 2024 (10.0 thousand tonnes). That is 6% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 24% a year on average.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Imports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $20.7M | 10.0K t |
| 2023 | $21.9M | 8.4K t |
| 2022 | $24.4M | 8.2K t |
| 2021 | $16.8M | 6.7K t |
| 2020 | $15.7M | 8.0K t |
| 2019 | $14.2M | 7.5K t |
| 2018 | $20.9M | 5.0K t |
| 2017 | $4.6M | 1.3K t |
Where Uganda imports nitrogen compound from
The largest suppliers were China (50%), South Korea (29%), Saudi Arabia (18%).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $10.3M | 50% |
| South Korea | $5.9M | 29% |
| Saudi Arabia | $3.7M | 18% |
| United Arab Emirates | $331K | 1.6% |
| Hungary | $175K | 0.9% |
| Kenya | $87K | 0.4% |
| Dem. People's Rep. of Korea | $82K | 0.4% |
| India | $56K | 0.3% |
| Italy | $14K | 0.1% |
| United States | $7K | 0% |
Product types under HS 2929
| 2929.10 | Nitrogen-function compounds: n.e.c. in chapter 29, isocyanates | 99% |
| 2929.90 | Nitrogen-function compounds (other) | 1.4% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 2929.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.08 per kg, close to the world average of $2.54.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Who is behind these numbers in Uganda?
The shipment records behind Uganda nitrogen compound imports (HS 2929): companies, dates, quantities and declared values.
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Source: CEPII BACI (reconciled UN Comtrade data), HS 2017 edition, release 202601, Etalab Open Licence 2.0. Annual values in US dollars at the customs border; quantities in tonnes where reported. HS 2929: Nitrogen-function compounds, n.e.c. in chapter 29.
Common questions
What is the value of nitrogen compound imported by Uganda?
Uganda imported nitrogen compound worth $20.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 10.0 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 48th of 184 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 6% on 2023.
Which countries supply nitrogen compound to Uganda?
China was the largest supplier with 50% of the value ($10.3 million), followed by South Korea (29%) and Saudi Arabia (18%). The top three together account for 96%, out of 15 supplier countries in total. China grew fastest among the top ten, up 22% on the year.
What is the average import price of nitrogen compound per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.08 per kg in 2024, 18% below the world average of $2.54 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of nitrogen compound to Uganda changed since 2017?
Imports went from $4.6 million in 2017 to $20.7 million in 2024, an increase of 352%. The peak was 2022 at $24.4 million. Over 8 years the average was $17.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for nitrogen compound?
The HS code for nitrogen compound is heading 2929. In Uganda the largest six-digit codes were 2929.10 (99% of the value) and 2929.90 (1%).
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